2012 Elections in Ukraine
The 2012 elections to the Ukrainian Parliament, Verkhovna Rada, are due to be held on October 28, 2012. The elections will use a mixed voting system (50% under party lists and 50% under simple-majority constituencies).
In accordance with previous elections held in Ukraine, observers from foreign states and international organizations will monitor the election process. A handbook for official observers has been issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine. The handbook includes:
- Abstract from the Law of Ukraine “On Election of the People’s Deputies of Ukraine” (concerning activity of official observers from foreign states and international organizations).
- Abstract from the Calendar plan of main organizational activities on preparation and conduct of elections of People’s deputies of Ukraine.
- Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 194-р of 11 April 2012 “On the issuance of visas for entry to Ukraine for the official observers from foreign states and international organizations to perform observation during the elections of People’s Deputies of Ukraine”.
- The Registration Procedure of official observers from foreign states and international organizations on elections of People’s deputies of Ukraine.
- Application form of a person applying for registration as an official observer from a foreign state and international organizations on elections of People’s deputies of Ukraine.
A copy of the handbook can be viewed here: Handbook for observers of Ukrainian Elections 2012
The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) encourages individuals to register as official observers.
